i did think of giving up during the process of preparing and writing the proposal. of course preparing for the presentation slides wasn't easy as well. i'm only allowed 3 minutes to pitch my idea to the corporate judges and without boring them.
Now I'm glad I didn't give up but went through with it. Never will I imagine that I'm able to pitch my cause to 200 people and not freak out on stage.
and the best part now, i managed to secure new corporate sponsors and came in second after ADA. we received a total of 100k grant for this project! the amount raised was way more than what we requested for. very very very blessed indeed.
feels like a dream really..
I kept telling myself that I CAN I CAN I CAN and no. I'm not nervous at all. it didnt work that well because i remember myself shaking and cannot stop peeing. no idea why but overflow of pee whenever i'm nervous. hehehe. sorry too much details.
I'm thankful to meet these amazing people who help me along through this journey. And of course my ever supportive boss who gave me endless opportunities to prove myself... pushing me hard... all for my own personal growth. For helping me out with my proposal and rehearsal. I don't know I'm able to achieve all these without his help.
Right before the event he sms-ed me
"our prayers are with you. we are confident that you can do it. winning or losing is not important. our participation is. for BH to even get to the finals is an achievement in itself. whatever the result - well done for reaching out to the seemingly impossible. for me i take my strength and comfort from god."
:') :') :')
The amazing coaches from MBS who gave me their valuable input and let me understand and see things from the corporate perspective.
Like I say, today will be even better than yesterday for i'm one step closer... (: (:
